For related events, see also the workshop on modelling health interventions in animals and humans, which was jointly organised by the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research Events and the Cabot Institute.

The Seventh Annual BIRTHA Debate:'What is University?'

Venue: The Old Council Chamber, Wills Memorial Building

Wednesday, 8 May 2013 at 3.00 pm

At the Sixth Annual BIRTHA Debate in 2012, six members of the University addressed the question 'What is a University?'. There was a consensus in seeing universities as a public good that produces critical thinkers, citizens and ethical professionals upon whom individuals and societies can rely. Some members of the audience argued that diverse voices from other constituencies should be brought into the debate; for example, it would be helpful to hear from representatives of the University's support staff and administrators. Moreover, several called for a presentation of views held by some from outside of a university milieu.

To that end, the Seventh BIRTHA Debate will aim to fulfill these requests and revisit the question: 'What is University?'

Following the BIRTHA (Bristol Institute for Research in the Arts and Humanities) debate 2012 - "What is a University?" - the Faculty of Arts and the People's Republic of Stokes Croft ask the question "Whose street is it anyway?" in a panel discussion and debate.

The Sixth Annual BIRTHA Debate: 'What is a university?'

Venue: The Reception Room, 1st floor, 43 Woodland Road

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 at 3.00 pm

This year's BIRTHA debaters are:

David Alder, Director of Communications and Marketing, University of Bristol